Articles:
Diane has written several articles, found below, that help entrepreneurs better understand what a business plan is, what a business plan should include and how to make your business plan more effective.
You Don't Need a Business
Plan? 3 Excuses That Reduce Your Chances for Success
Just as many people
don’t like eating their vegetables, so, too, they don’t like
writing business plans. Here are the the top three excuses people use to
rationalize why they're not writing a business plan—and why they're making
a huge mistake.
Business Plans 101:
Part 1
Poor planning, or the lack of planning, is one of the primary reasons
that businesses fail. Listed here are the elements
that should be included in the narrative portion of a business plan.
Business Plans 101:
Part 2
A continuation of the previous article, the elements listed herein
should be included in the financial portion of a business
plan.
BUSINESS PLAN BLUNDERS: 7
Ways To Avoid Shooting Yourself In The Foot
So you’ve finally written your business plan. But will it
help you secure the funding you need? Don’t blow your big chance
by making these common mistakes.
ATTRACTING INVESTORS : A
Compelling Executive Summary In 10 Items or Less
Attracting investors is like attracting a mate—you want
to pique their interest without showing all
your cards at the outset. The perfect vehicle for achieving
this delicate balance is the Executive Summary. Here's
how to whet their appetites.
Develop
Your Business Plan – by MasterCard®
Diane was quoted in this article, which is part of the
MasterCard® Business Essentials Library. Summary:
Before you start a business, devise a plan that
defines the business, its goals and whom it will serve. This
will set you on the path to entrepreneurial success.